Party Political Speeches and Family Gatherings

Europe: There are no party political speeches here - these parties look more like family gatherings. "This is not about arguments over financial policy or economic data," Sarandopoulos told DW. "For us, staying inside Europe inner circle is no less than a national concern, according to Deutsche Welle. Imagine if Turkey and the western Balkan states join the EU in the next few years - and only Greece is pushed out - we can't allow that to happen. When the Athens middle class takes to the streets, the couple is almost always among them, waving European flags and loudly calling for a deal with international creditors. Whose side are we on, if not on the side of our EU partners " Despite the political excitement, they are of course also concerned about money. The 57-year-old is also angry at the unusual left-right coalition currently ruling the country. "These people are blinded by ideology! They're amateurs taking the state apart!" Pro-Europe Greeks are still thronging the streets of Athens Yes to Europe - no to austerity Alexandros has a very different view. Sarandopoulos is a chemist and is worried because his company now has less work as important raw materials can no longer be imported. "Even if you have savings, you can't transfer any of the money at the moment, because all the banks are closed," Sarandopoulos said. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.